Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
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The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian oversees cataloging and metadata operations for all collections, including general, medical/health sciences, media, digital, and materials in Special Collections. The librarian will supervise, train, motivate, and ensure continuing education for cataloging staff; collaborate with colleagues across the libraries; share knowledge of national and local standards; implement quality assurance processes; and consult with Silver Special Collections and Scholarly Communications colleagues on metadata implementation for digitization projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees cataloging operations across the UVM Libraries. Facilitates intra- and inter-departmental teamwork.Establishes policies and priorities for cataloging and metadata creation.Performs original and complex copy cataloging for all formats, including print, non-print, and digital; ensures compliance with cataloging and classification practices, standards, and schema.Develops appropriate standards, procedures, and quality-assurance workflows.Works with colleagues in the Boston Library Consortium within a new Alma Network Zone to establish and maintain consortial cataloging policies and practices.Trains, mentors, motivates, and ensures continuing education for all who contribute to cataloging and metadata.Supervises three staff catalogers.Works with the Silver Special Collections Library to plan projects and identify cataloging and metadata needs around the same.Works with digitization initiatives within and external to the libraries to plan projects and identify cataloging and metadata needs around the same.Engages in committees, working groups, teams, projects, or other service activities that further the Libraries’, the University’s, and the profession’s missions.Develops, with support from mentors, a personal agenda of scholarship or creative activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree (M.L.S ., M.S ., or M.A . in Library or Information Science or other variation) from a program accredited by the American Library Association or the equivalent professional credential in librarianship -or- a master’s degree or PhD in another field plus completion of a formal program providing training as a librarian (e.g., fellowship, graduate certificate), combined with at least one year of experience in a professional role as an academic librarian.Experience as a full-time professional cataloger.Broad knowledge of cataloging and metadata workflows and services.Knowledge of cataloging and classification practices, standards, and schema including: MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, MeSH, NLM, LCC.Knowledge of tools and resources for cataloging including: OCLC Connexion and/or WMS, ClassWeb, RDA Toolkit.Interest, capacity, and willingness to engage in scholarship and creative activities.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; awareness and understanding of diverse thought, cultures, race, religion, gender, and other differences.Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Experience with leading, supervising, and training.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with serials and e-resource management.Familiarity with cross-walking, normalizing, and transforming XML metadata.Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.Familiarity with Alma.Familiarity and experience with rare book cataloging and/or archival description.At least two years working in a full-time cataloging or metadata-focused position.Knowledge of DCRM, DACS, Dublin Core, or MODS.Participation in PCC Programs (BIBCO, CONSER, SACO), or NACO authorization.
Employer:
University of Vermont (@uvmvermont)Location:
Vermont, USAPosted Date:
22/08/2024Expiry Date:
22/12/2024Type:
Full-TimeCategories:
Librarian / Information Professional / Archivist, Metadata / Taxonomy DesignerRef:
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